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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203,570.03, 305,207.42 and 136,844.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203,570.03, 305,207.42 and 136,844.66 is: 205,167.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203,570.03 : 305,207.42 = 136,844.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203,570.03/305,207.42 = 136,844.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203,570.03x = 305,207.42 × 136,844.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203,570.03x = 41,766,003,409.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,766,003,409.12/203,570.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,167.75

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